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Cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s could stem from serotonin loss

Pharma Times

MCI patients had 25% lower levels of serotonin compared to healthy patients Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine have suggested that serotonin loss in parts of the brain may play a role in cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). MCI describes the diagnostic stage between normal brain function in ageing and AD.

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Study links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging

Medical Xpress

In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their analysis adds to the evidence that these factors jointly contribute to brain health in older adults.

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Childhood mental health problems resulting from early-life adversity drive poorer cognitive performance in adolescence

Medical Xpress

Early-life adversity—such as poverty, illness or family conflict—has long been linked to mental health difficulties and poorer cognitive functioning as children grow up. But how these factors interact and evolve over time has so far been unknown.

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Higher sense of purpose in life may be linked to lower mortality risk

Medical Xpress

the extent to which someone perceives a sense of direction and goals in their life—may be linked to health-protective benefits such as better physical functioning and lower risks of cardiovascular disease or cognitive decline. Growing research indicates that one's purpose—i.e.,

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Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

Medical Xpress

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health.

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The killer instinct: Using investigational natural killer therapy to treat Alzheimer’s

Drug Discovery World

PS : Natural Killer (NK) cells play an essential role in maintaining human health and overall immune integrity. PS : There is currently no proven treatment that either improves cognitive function or stops cognitive decline. RA: 90% of patients in the study maintained or showed improved cognitive function.

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Akili digital therapeutic shows promise in lupus patients

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The PureTech group company – which scored the first FDA and EMA approvals for a DTx for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – is developing AKL-T01 to tackle cognitive impairments that can affect people with SLE.

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